Growing Greener: Bauman’s Farm & Garden

Established by Elizabeth Bauman in 1895, Baumans Farm & & Garden in Gervais has a long history of supplying trees, flowers, produce, pies and more to clients throughout the Willamette Valley. “As a household service, were committed not only to our clients however to being good stewards of the Earth and community,” said Brian Bauman, co-owner and Elizabeths great, fantastic grand son. That commitment to sustainability has triggered Baumans to gradually buy energy performance for more than a years– cutting yearly gas use by an approximated 55,000 therms and providing annual energy cost savings of around $42,200.
In 2015, when it was time to set up a new greenhouse, Baumans connected to greenhouse vendor OBC Northwest, Inc. for an energy-efficient design made 100% of twin-wall polycarbonate. “Although its a large space with 2 bays and 14-foot sidewalls, the temperature level in the greenhouse stays quite constant,” stated Bauman. The greenhouses polycarbonate has a pigment that diffuses light, supplying exceptional light quality for plant growth. Roofing vents in each bay permit natural ventilation. The gable design has an internal truss that can accommodate a motorized nighttime thermal curtain, which Baumans strategies to set up in the future.
The greenhouse is expected to save an approximated $10,700 in yearly natural gas expenses compared to single-wall building and construction due to the fact that of twin-wall innovation. Baumans received an Energy Trust of Oregon cash reward of $2,400 to help balance out the included cost.
Baumans has received more than $80,000 in Energy Trust incentives. “We make the most of Energy Trusts offerings every possibility we get. Feel confident, well be doing more tasks in the future,” said Bauman.
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